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Spread vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spread and Saffron

  • Spread has more Vitamin B12, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1234% more than Spread.
  • Saffron contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Spices, saffron.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Spread
1
:
Contains more Selenium +73.2%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +1305.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3200%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.1%
Contains more Potassium +1467.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Copper +152.3%
Contains more Manganese +109161.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Selenium +73.2%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +1305.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3200%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.1%
Contains more Potassium +1467.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Copper +152.3%
Contains more Manganese +109161.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Spread
7
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +741.7%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +741.7%
Contains more Folate +4550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
:
Contains more Fats +196.4%
Contains more Water +406.6%
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Carbs +447.5%
Contains more Other +96%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Fats +196.4%
Contains more Water +406.6%
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Carbs +447.5%
Contains more Other +96%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1667.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1667.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread Saffron
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 7.66g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 17.34g 5.85g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 235kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 0.2g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 12mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 0.79mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 8mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 59mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 110mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 1013mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 1.02mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.13mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.026mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 9.7µg 5.6µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.115mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 1.46mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 2µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 5.977g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 0.429g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 2.067g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spread
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.391g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/nutrients
  2. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.